Kerala Syllabus Class 6 English: Unit 04 For Half The Sky: Lesson 03 - The Story of Dalda 13 - Questions and Answers | Activities | Teaching Manual | Teachers Handbook 

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Std 6 English Unit IV For Half The Sky - Lesson 03 The Story of Dalda 13 - Textual Questions and Answers & Activities
The Story of Dalda 13
♦ Answer the following questions.
1. Why did Vyarawalla’s family move from place to place?
Her father was a theatre artist and the family moved from place to place for performances. 

2. What was Vyarawalla’s first assignment as a photographer?
Vyarawalla’s first assignment as a photographer was to take snaps at a picnic when she was still in college.

3. Why were Vyarawalla’s early photographs published in her husband’s name?
Because she was unknown and a woman, her early photographs were published in her husband’s name.  

4. Why didn’t people in Delhi take her seriously?
They thought she was just fooling around with the camera, showing off or something. So, they did not take her seriously. 

5. How did Vyarawalla get the pseudonym Dalda 13?
When Vyarawalla bought a car in Delhi, it got the registration number DLD 13. Soon she began to be called Dalda 13, which became her pseudonym. 

6. What was her complaint against younger generation photographers?
She did not like the way many photographers of the younger generation disturbed people’s privacy for publicity and fame.
♦ Activity 1
1. Maya, a journalist, collected a few details about Homai Vyarawalla. Prepare a write up based on the hints given.
• Family
• First assignment
• Service in Delhi
• Pseudonym Dalda 13
• Striking photographs
• Achievements
Homai Vyarawalla was India’s first woman photojournalist. ………....…………………
Answer:
Homai Vyarawalla was India’s first woman photojournalist. She was born in Navsari, Gujarat in 1913. Her father was a theatre artist, and the family often moved from place to place. Her first assignment was taking pictures at a picnic when she was in college. Some of her early photos were printed in The Illustrated Weekly of India, though at first they appeared under her husband’s name. In 1942, she moved to Delhi with her husband and worked as a photographer for the British Information Services. Later, when she bought a car, its number was DLD 13. From then on, she was fondly called “Dalda 13”, and many of her photographs were published under this name. Her camera captured Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and many other famous leaders. She also photographed visitors from other countries, like Ho Chi Minh and Marshall Zhukov.
Homai Vyarawalla won many awards:
• Chameli Devi Jain Award (1998)
• Lifetime Achievement Award (2010)
• Padma Vibhushan (2011)
She retired in 1970 after her husband’s death. Homai Vyarawalla passed away in 2012, but she is still remembered as a role model for women journalists in India.
♦ Activity 2
2. Look at the photo of Kiran and his cat. Read the caption and the description.
Now, let us go on a fun photo adventure at home, like Homai Vyarawalla, who took beautiful pictures of everyday life. Arrange your pictures into an album.

Pick a memorable photo from the album and write a short description.
The following questions will help you.
• Can you describe the scene?
• Why is this moment important to you?
• How did this moment make you feel?

A SNAPSHOT OF MY DAY
Breakfast with Grandma
In this photo, I am sitting at the dining table with my grandma. She is serving me hot idlis, and we are both smiling. The morning sunlight is coming through the window, making the room bright and cheerful. This moment is special because I love spending time with my grandma. She always tells me stories while serving food, and it makes breakfast feel like a happy family time. I felt loved, safe, and joyful. It reminded me how lucky I am to have her with me.


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